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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek urges lawmakers to pass her housing bill
Gov. Tina Kotek has staked her political future and legacy on delivering on one promise: improving the state’s housing and homelessness crisis. And there is one bill this session she hopes will help her make good on the promise: Senate Bill 1537.
Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AI
The executive order in Washington highlights the huge potential for generative AI, including how it could be beneficial for language translation, code generation and contract management. But it also addresses the risks that can come with these types of “trailblazing technologies.”
Shana McConville Radford to be first director of tribal affairs for Oregon governor
Gov. Tina Kotek announced McConville Radford will join her administration to foster positive relationships with Oregon-based tribes.
Oregon governor outlines her priorities after 10 months on the job
OPB’s “Think Out Loud” traveled to Salem to talk with Gov. Kotek about housing, behavioral health, the 2024 legislative session and more.
A conversation with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on education, affordable housing and the hardest thing about her new job
"Think Out Loud" host Dave Miller talked with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek about homelessness, affordable housing, education and other top challenges facing the state.
Oregon Appeals Court sides with Gov. Brown in emotional fight over early prison releases
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that Gov. Kate Brown was within her authority to grant clemency in 2020 and 2021 to around 1,000 people convicted of crimes.
Nick Kristof asks Oregon Supreme Court to salvage his ambitions for governor
The Democratic candidate is asking the state's high court to act with speed, and force elections officials to reverse a decision that he doesn't qualify for the ballot.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown defends virus approach, looks to future in State of the State address
Like so many things in the era of coronavirus, Oregon's annual State of the State will be a virtual event this year. Gov. Kate Brown is scheduled to deliver remarks at 10:30 a.m.
Gov. Kate Brown Announces New Council To Assess Oregon Wildfire Response
The new Oregon Wildfire Response Council will look at the state's efforts surrounding "wildfire education, prevention, suppression, attack, and community recovery."
In 2nd Debate, Brown And Buehler Spar On A Wide Array Of Oregon Issues
In their second meeting, the candidates were far more willing to go after the other's record and temperament.